Tough day

[Texas Solo]

Ever had one of those range days when you just can't hit s**t?
I just switched to a McMillan stock on my F Class 308. Figured I might need some scope work, so I went to 300yds.
First 2 shots were side by side, 3" low.
I made a 1 moa adjustment and they went 3" high. ????
I began thinking something was loose, but did not find anything.
As I kept going, I eventually got the group centered. This took 20 rds.
To confirm, I put up a new target and shot 5 rds. Pic below.
Only thing I can figure is that it was just me having a bad day.

 

[Texas Solo]

Edited to add, the target is correct for 300yds. 3" 10 ring, 1.5" X ring.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I can usually blame myself when that happens. Looks like you're good to go. Practice repeatability exercises.

 

[divingin]

Ever had one of those range days when you just can't hit s**t?

Quite often. Thanks for reminding me.

 

[butchlambert]

It appears that it took awhile for the erector tube to settle down in the scope. Is it a Leupold?

 

[Texas Solo]

It appears that it took awhile for the erector tube to settle down in the scope. Is it a Leupold?

Settle down? Never heard of a scope doing that.
Vortex Viper 6-24x50

 

[K22]

If one shoots enough, they will eventually have one of those days at the range or on a hunt. I have had my fair share.

I have gotten fairly good at calling shots and assessing my mental state or lack thereof and can usually tell when I am just simply not in the "zone". Continuing to shoot just compounds the problem. Sometimes, if a take a break by walking around the club grounds and re-set everything I can work through it.

However, I must say the final group of yours is quite impressive, at least to me.

 

[butchlambert]

Settle down? Never heard of a scope doing that.
Vortex Viper 6-24x50

If you shoot competition for a while you will learn of it. Cecil Tucker made good money modifying scopes to remedy this problem.

 

[tmwinds]

It appears that it took awhile for the erector tube to settle down in the scope. Is it a Leupold?

I have a bunch of cheap scopes on my air rifles. When I make adjustments I beat on the turrets with my pocket knife. Seems to help sometimes.

 

[wedgy]

Many scopes in the test took a while to settle in and lost zero with a very small drop test. Yes, it is a small sample and not 100% scientific but you get the idea when you see how many scopes move;

Scope field evaluations on rokslide

Not sure how many have seen these over on the slide, i'm sure there is some crossover on forums, but these are interesting to follow, and a little heartbreaking for some of the favorite scopes... https://rokslide.com/forums/forums/rifle-scope-field-evaluations.133/

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[rwj]

First 2 shots were side by side, 3" low.
I made a 1 moa adjustment and they went 3" high. ????

1 MOA adjustment at 300 yards should result in a 3 inch change in POI…

 

[Texas Solo]

1 MOA adjustment at 300 yards should result in a 3 inch change in POI…

Yeah....I know.